Research News and Research

RSS

Targeting the mitochondrial pathway may be a potential strategy to halt prostate cancer growth

Hormone therapy is often used to treat prostate cancer that has spread to other parts of the body, but many patients develop resistance to hormone therapy, causing their disease to become more aggressive and potentially more deadly.

10 May 2022

COVID-19 severity has a stronger influence on prevention practices, study shows

It is daunting to think that there could be another pandemic in this lifetime. Understanding and documenting behavioral aspects during the COVID-19 pandemic will help to better prepare society for the next one.

10 May 2022

3D simulations reveal early origin of complex human birth pattern and cognitive skills

Childbirth in humans is much more complex and painful than in great apes. It was long believed that this was a result of humans’ larger brains and the narrow dimensions of the mother’s pelvis.

10 May 2022

The glycemic index falls short in helping Americans achieve dietary recommendations

Today, many people struggle to make healthy food and beverage choices in line with the Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA).

10 May 2022

Deficiency of YWHAZ gene alters neurodevelopmental process in zebrafish

An article published in the journal Molecular Psychiatry reveals the molecular mechanisms to explain how the YWHAZ gene –related to psychiatric and neurological disorders such as autism and schizophrenia– can alter the neurodevelopmental process.

10 May 2022

Exploring the impact of bacterial infection and gut microbiome on colorectal cancer development

Intestinal micro-biodiversity is important for maintaining colorectal and general health. Imbalance in this microenvironment can result in chronic infections, even cancer.

10 May 2022

New statement outlines policy solutions to achieve nutrition security

What we eat and drink across our lifespan greatly impacts our heart and brain health. The American Heart Association, the leading voluntary health organization devoted to a world of longer, healthier lives for all, today published a new statement outlining policy solutions to promote equity in access to nutritious foods throughout the lifespan.

10 May 2022

Death rates for cardiovascular diseases vary among subgroups of Asian Americans

In a large, retrospective study covering data from the last two decades, death rates for cardiovascular diseases in the U.S. varied among people from various Asian ethnicity subgroups, with death rate trends that stagnated in some subgroups and increased in others, according to new research published today in Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes, a peer-reviewed journal of the American Heart Association.

10 May 2022

New Clinical Practice Resource released to guide the treatment of patients with hearing loss

The American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics has released a new Clinical Practice Resource that will help direct the treatment of patients with hearing loss: "Clinical Evaluation and Etiologic Diagnosis of Hearing Loss: A Clinical Practice Resource of the American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics."

10 May 2022

Cancer cells in an acidic environment undergo lipid synthesis and accumulation, study shows

Alterations in metabolic processes are a hallmark of cancer and can lead to a tumor environment that is acidic. As a result, cancer cells must adapt to survive in this inhospitable environment.

10 May 2022

Cells do a little cleanup before mitosis

MIT researchers have discovered that before cells start to divide, they do a little cleanup, tossing out molecules that they appear not to need anymore.

10 May 2022

Testicular tissue can be successfully frozen for over 20 years, study shows

Male testis tissue that is cryopreserved can be reimplanted after more than 20 years and will go on to make viable sperm, according to a new study in rodents in the open-access journal PLOS Biology by Eoin Whelan of the School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Pennsylvania and colleagues publishing May 10th.

10 May 2022

Research News and Research

Targeting the mitochondrial pathway may be a potential strategy to halt prostate cancer growth

COVID-19 severity has a stronger influence on prevention practices, study shows

3D simulations reveal early origin of complex human birth pattern and cognitive skills

The glycemic index falls short in helping Americans achieve dietary recommendations

Deficiency of YWHAZ gene alters neurodevelopmental process in zebrafish

Exploring the impact of bacterial infection and gut microbiome on colorectal cancer development

New statement outlines policy solutions to achieve nutrition security

Death rates for cardiovascular diseases vary among subgroups of Asian Americans

New Clinical Practice Resource released to guide the treatment of patients with hearing loss

Cancer cells in an acidic environment undergo lipid synthesis and accumulation, study shows

Cells do a little cleanup before mitosis

Testicular tissue can be successfully frozen for over 20 years, study shows

Diet with higher amounts of soluble fiber may be a solution to reduce antimicrobial resistance

Using the “Wikiguideline” approach to improve the process for establishing medical guidelines

Fluorescent probe can track how tumors respond to drugs

Researchers find potential pathway linking early life infections to adult-onset cardiovascular disease

Culturally and linguistically diverse older adults may struggle to keep up with COVID-19 alerts

Study finds link between hippocampal defects and intellectual disability in children with Joubert Syndrome

UCLouvain discovery could counter SARS-CoV-2 virus independently of the mutations

Research offers insight into patients' views of AI in healthcare

eBook: Advancing neurodegenerative research with iPSC-derived microglia models eBook

Latest eBooks

A practical guide to lipid nanoparticle formulation and resizing

Editorial Focus eBook - Spatial and single-cell omics (1st edition)

Industry Focus eBook - Analytical Chemistry (3rd edition)

Industry Focus eBook - Microbiome (1st edition)

Improving healthcare sustainability through carbon data

Managing vibration in IVF laboratories

A New Approach to Preventing Bladder Cancer Recurrence